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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
5
In Scranton on June 30, 1897 The Tribune highlights its news gathering prowess after a South Ride explosion. It contrasts its extensive reporting with a rival morning paper’s four reporters and a stenographer, claiming superior speed and thoroughness in collecting and publishing the disaster details.
A Cuban sympathy rally in Washington led by Senator Daniel of Virginia assails the McKinley administration for delay in Cuba relief. The piece argues McKinley has acted swiftly in other matters, supported Lee, and moved toward intervention in Cuba, despite critics.
A legislative committee reviewing charges against the Eastern Penitentiary reports no just foundation for accusations of cruelty mismanagement murder or perjury. Judge Gordon is urged to sustain his claims before a proper tribunal or resign, after hearings including witnesses convicts and ex convicts.
A committee lauds a Pennsylvania prison for humane management, clean facilities, adequate food, and few use-of-force incidents. Six officers faced trial since 1829, none of the convicts killed or permanently injured. The piece notes praise for warden oversight, warns against political attacks, and touches on university boat racing and governor candidates.
A letter argues a conspiracy link between春 strawberries and inedible fruit with a seasonal rise in personal crises. It cites experiments, physician interest, and a warning that cucumbers and other greens may trigger mania. The piece notes a Scranton police case as a modern example.
A Nay Ang park visit shows need for a comprehensive system of improvements. Despite limited funds, the commissioners have cleared dobria, established playgrounds, and laid out paths, marking notable progress in park development.
A column laments sensationalized mine cave in reports from Scranton and Beranton, warns against public panic, and praises local leaders including James T. DuBois. It notes the old Wyoming hotel fire trap danger, calls for safer civic spaces, and cheers new benches on Court House Square for summer.
The Philadelphia Record notes the impact of the Cuba war on American trade with Cuba over three fiscal years and nine months. It highlights shrinking imports and exports, with sugar and tobacco as chief imports and iron and steel as a large export, while property losses in Cuba are not included.
Fragmentary report mentions shipments valued at 6 401 439 to Cuba and a Pennsylvania business with a stock price around 709.96. It discusses interest in a stoppage of hostilities and government efforts to end fighting, described as fruitless and cruel.
The article argues Victoria’s sixty year reign strengthened democracy more than monarchy. It notes reforms in Britain and colonies like Australia and New Zealand, praising universal suffrage, income tax, and secret ballots while downplaying monarchic power and highlighting imperial democratic progress.
The Tribune presents a piano composition titled An Excellent Polka by Miss Minnie Clark of North Baltimore. It accompanies a Bloomdale Derrick Polka reception and praises the piece as a pleasing work for piano.
Amedhus and Aertolabe Cast provide a Wednesday June 2 forecast noting a child born today may see political harmony in Lackawanna County affecting Mr. Boland. Montreal baseball fans discuss buying Wilkes-Larrek and real estate shifts appear in Booth Ride area as a crash suit warning echoes Amaccus advice to roast not of one’s own wickedness.
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